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Sub-Zero CL3050U**/S/*/*

16.9 cu ft bottom freezer. Uses 10% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #485 of 499 bottom-freezer fridges under 18 cu ft, by yearly cost.

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators dataset, data.energystar.gov. Refreshed Oct 24, 2026.

$101 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$1,012 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$107 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr extra vs. similar size

Recall check

CPSC recalls that mention Sub-Zero refrigerators, fridges and freezers (checked Oct 24, 2026). Check whether your model number is listed in the notice:

• Sub-Zero Will Inspect Refrigerators That Can Tip Over (1994-09-19)

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Yearly cost, side by side

This model$101 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (425 bottom freezer models)$90 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$111 at 18.16¢/kWh
Thirstiest certified bottom-freezer fridges$145 at 18.16¢/kWh
Good to know
Fridges run all day, so the EPA test figure is close to real use. A warm kitchen, frequent door opening and an ice maker can push it higher.

Also sold as

The EPA record lists no additional model numbers.

An asterisk in the model number stands for color or trim codes, so those finishes share these figures.

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2022-11-04. On the market since 2022-11-04. EPA record 2404605.

Energy and specs

TypeBottom Freezer
Product class5I-BI - Built-In Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice service
Total capacity16.9 cu ft
Adjusted volume20.1 cu ft
Height × width84 × 30 in
Counter depthYes
CompactNo
Built-inYes
Ice makerYes
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
RefrigerantR-600a (GWP:3 | Lower GWP)
Annual energy use557 kWh
Federal max for its class610 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2404605. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Similar models from other brands

Rule: certified bottom-freezer fridges within 2 cu ft of this one (14.9 to 18.9 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
MieleKFN 4776 ED edt/cs15.0 cu ft305 kWh$55 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LiebherrC762015.0 cu ft305 kWh$55 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LiebherrSC775116.9 cu ft354 kWh$64 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
BekoBFBD30216SS16.1 cu ft355 kWh$64 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
BekoBFBD30216SSL16.1 cu ft355 kWh$64 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
BekoBFBF30116SS16.1 cu ft355 kWh$64 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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